arctic
Translation
arctic, freezing
Examples
Polar bears live in the arctic region.
Polar bears live in the arctic region.
We experienced arctic temperatures last winter.
We experienced arctic temperatures last winter.
Grammar Patterns
arctic ((noun)) an arctic fox
Similar Words
Synonyms: freezing, icy, frigid; Antonyms: tropical
Etymology
From Greek *arktos* 'bear', referring to the Great Bear constellation in the northern sky.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'arc' over the top of the globe, and the polar bears (*arktos*) that live there.